The Skinny: The winner of this game makes the playoffs as the district runner-up behind Dwyer, so both teams have plenty to play for despite losing seasons. Okeechobee coach Myron Jackson said his team is just focused on improving and playing four quarters of football, which the Brahmans haven't done in recent weeks. Okeechobee is trying for its first win since Week 2, while Palm Beach Lakes earned its only win in Week 3. However, the Rams have lost three games by a touchdown or less and Jackson said they are better than their record indicates. "They are bigger than we are up front and faster on the perimeter. It's a definite challenge," Jackson said. ... Lakes runs an I-formation and has the size and speed to pound the ball right at the opponent, but if it gets to a third-and-long it can spread the ball out with three receivers as well. Quarterback Marquis Williams has 721 yards passing and six touchdowns. Okeechobee lacks size up front and could be overmatched, but Jackson said the Brahmans can play up to a team like that if they stay disciplined in their tackling. Teams have had success against Lakes by taking early leads.

EXTRA POINTS

Jefferson was an All-America tailback for Cardinal Newman in 1982 and went on to play at Notre Dame.

Okeechobee has lost six consecutive games by a combined score of 230-53. Palm Beach Lakes has lost five in a row by a 149-53 margin.

The Brahmans are trying for their third playoff berth in the last four seasons.

Palm Beach Lakes was the District 15-4A runner-up last season, losing 23-21 to Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale) in a Region 4-4A quarterfinal.

Palm Beach Lakes' lone win was 23-20 over Suncoast on Sept. 17.

Okeechobee quarterback Jack Radebaugh has 550 yards passing and four touchdowns, but has minus-6 rushing yards. Deforest Shanks leds the ground attack with 451 yards and five touchdowns on 99 carries.

Okeechobee lost starting right guard Bobby Joe Garza to injury. He broke his hand in the Hardee game.